political polarization

Kolkata, April 10 Throwing down what could become the defining ideological battle of the West Bengal election, the BJP promised in its manifesto on Friday to implement the Uniform Civil Code within six months of coming to power, a move that may consolidate Hindu votes even as the TMC seeks to...

Kolkata, April 7 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he "thrives on the politics of hate and division among communities" and wants to "assume power in Bengal based on religious polarization."Launching the party's manifesto for...

In Kolkata, nearly 91 lakh voter names were removed from the electoral rolls following the completion of the Systematic Identification of Voter Eligibility (SIVE) exercise in West Bengal. This move, according to the Election Commission, has further polarized the political landscape, turning the...

Bongaigaon, April 5 Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar asserted on Sunday that the people of Assam will vote against the politics of "polarization and intimidation", and will oust the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government.He said that the voters of Bongaigaon were also ready for a change, and will...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 – The political row over alleged communal campaigning in Perambra escalated on Friday, with Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan accusing the CPI-M of using a "repeat strategy" to polarize voters, drawing parallels with the controversial "kafir screenshot" episode...

Kolkata, April 2 The Election Commission of India handed over the investigation into the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda district, West Bengal, to the NIA on Thursday, following a directive from the Supreme Court.Observing that West Bengal was the "most polarized state," the Supreme...

Dhaka: Bangladesh's return to electoral politics has done little to resolve the underlying issues surrounding its democratic future. The February 12 victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) may have resulted in a government, but it has not addressed the growing crisis of political...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Minister J.P. Nadda launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led INDIA Bloc in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, accusing it of lacking commitment to democratic principles, parliamentary decorum, or meaningful debate.Speaking during proceedings in the Upper House, Nadda...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump reiterated his call for sweeping election reforms, advocating for mandatory voter identification and sharply criticizing mail-in ballots as "inherently dishonest."Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump urged Republicans to take aggressive...

Kolkata, March 28 Communal polarization in West Bengal is intensifying ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, moving beyond campaign rhetoric into sustained mobilization at the grassroots level, with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise emerging as a key flashpoint in the state's...

Kolkata, March 18 Facing anti-incumbency after 15 years in power while attempting a calibrated generational shift within its ranks, the TMC is entering the West Bengal assembly elections banking on its welfare-driven social coalition, strong grassroots organization, and Mamata Banerjee’s...

Kolkata, March 14 The TMC on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of creating a "false narrative" about employment and the overall situation in West Bengal during his rally at Brigade Parade Ground here, alleging that he was acting as a BJP campaigner rather than the Prime Minister...

Kolkata, March 14 Clashes broke out between TMC and BJP supporters in central Kolkata on Saturday, just half an hour before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at the Brigade Parade Ground, leaving a police officer and a leader of the saffron party injured, officials said.Allegations also...

Kolkata, March 9 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on social media.On Monday, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari sharply criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she had issued an "open...

Guwahati, March 6 – Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi accused the BJP of using the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) as its "political oxygen" in Assam on Friday, alleging that the ruling party depends on the regional outfit to sustain its political narrative ahead of elections.Speaking at...

Sangrur (Punjab), March 6 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Thursday that 370 people from the state are stranded in the Gulf region amid the escalating conflict in the region, and his government is actively coordinating with the Centre to ensure their safe return.According to...

Kolkata, March 4 Alleging attacks on BJP workers in several districts ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the main opposition BJP on Wednesday accused the ruling TMC of resorting to violence and intimidation to retain power in the state.Addressing a press conference, state...

New Delhi, February 27 The Congress on Friday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NCERT controversy, saying that the Prime Minister himself guided and shaped the "Nagpur Communal Ecosystem for Rewriting of Textbooks," which is the real NCERT.The opposition party said that the next...

Guwahati, February 24 – All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA, Rafiqul Islam, criticised both the BJP and the Congress on Tuesday, alleging that the ruling party thrives on polarization while the Congress has failed to emerge as a credible opposition force in Assam. He stated that...

New Delhi, February 22 "The Kerala Story 2" is a "propaganda" film aimed at creating polarization ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said, questioning whether local BJP leaders would dare to demand a "beef ban."The film, which has sparked...